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The Flame Challenge™ Past Events

The Flame Challenge™ is an international competition in which scientists answer a technical question in a clear and entertaining way, specifically geared toward an audience of 11-year-olds. Launched in 2012, The Flame Challenge™ began with Alan Alda’s own childhood query, "What is a flame?" Please see the events below and the navigation at right to learn more about how to get involved.